ECI mulls NRIs postal ballots as Kerala braces for SIR
ECI plans postal ballots for NRIs, targeting Kerala as a 2026 pilot while seeking legal amendments. Postal voting…
From OPT to EB-5: Indian Students Seek Fast-Track to Green Card
Faced with H-1B lottery uncertainty and long Green Card backlogs, many Indian students are using EB-5—investing $800,000 or…
South Asian Women Underrepresented in Canada’s Workforce
South Asian women in Canada are underutilized in 2025 due to credential skepticism, care duties, and racialized workplace…
India Expands Fast Track Immigration to 13 Airports for OCI
FTI-TTP reached 13 airports in September 2025 after phased rollouts since June 2024. Indian citizens and OCI cardholders…
Karisma Kapoor Refused Portuguese Citizenship for Her and Kids
Karisma Kapoor declined Portuguese citizenship to keep Indian passports for her and her children; that refusal is central…
Charlie Kirk’s Anti-India Visa Stance Intensifies U.S.-India Disputes
Kirk’s anti-India visa stance and subsequent killing intensified U.S.-India visa disputes. Administrative steps tightened student and work visa…
Indian IT Firms Slash H-1B Sponsorship by 46% as US Giants Surge
Indian IT firms have significantly cut H-1B sponsorships while US tech giants expanded theirs to meet demand for…
Early Planning Is Essential for Indian U.S. Visa Applicants
From September 2025, Indian B1/B2 applicants must attend in-person interviews and can only apply within India. Expect longer…
India Articulates Diaspora Concerns After Global Migration Rallies
In response to migration rallies and rising risks abroad, India announced measures on September 10, 2025, including a…
Karnataka Introduces 15% NRI Quota in Government Medical Colleges
Karnataka will reserve 15% of seats in certain government medical colleges for NRIs from 2025–26, charging ₹25 lakh…
UK visa restrictions for non-cooperative nations and Indians
The UK will use targeted visa restrictions against non-cooperative countries refusing returns; India is under review but not…
F-1 Visa Denials Among Indian Applicants Reach New Highs
F-1 denials rose to about 41% in Oct 2023–Sep 2024. Officers cite money, intent, and academic fit under…
Assam to Expel Post-1971 Migrants Under 1950 Act via Swift Evictions
On September 9, 2025 Assam activated the 1950 Immigrants Act with a new SOP letting DCs and SSPs…
EB-5 Provides a Faster Green Card Path for Indians in 2025
With EB-5 reserved categories current for India in September 2025, investors can file immediately; $800,000 is fixed for…